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Erin Connor

Director, Cisco Crisis Response

Social Impact Office

Erin leads Cisco's Crisis Response team, which provides technical assistance and cash and product grants to nonprofit organizations leveraging technology to increase access to food, water, shelter and disaster relief for vulnerable populations.

Articles

January 11, 2024

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Empowering Crisis-Affected Communities: Cisco’s Commitment to IRC Signpost

3 min read

In times of crisis, armed conflict, or natural disasters, people are forced to make life-changing decisions under extreme pressure. Access to timely, accurate, and straightforward safety information is an invaluable resource for these communities as they relocate, search for critical services and struggle with complex problems.

Powering Homes, Igniting Futures: The ECOCA Solar Cooker

5 min read

This piece was previously published on the Mercy Corps Technology for Development blog. Mercy Corps is a Cisco nonprofit partner.

Mercy Corps: Digital solutions for basic needs

5 min read

This piece was previously published on the Mercy Corps Technology for Development blog. Mercy Corps is a Cisco nonprofit partner.

KoboToolbox: Transforming humanitarian work through voice capture and translation

4 min read

The creators of KoboToolbox are developing a new audio recording and translation technology, helping humanitarians better collect data.

Using technology to better support conflict-affected families in Nigeria

5 min read

Cisco's partnership with Mercy Corps allowed the nonprofit to test and invest in innovative technologies to deepen their impact.

Three things we have learned about homelessness

4 min read

In honor of Homelessness and Hunger Awareness Week in the United States, here are 3 things we learned from Cisco's partnership with Destination: Home.